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National Federation of State High School Associations VISION The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is the national leader for education-based high school athletics and activities, which prepare tomorrow’s leaders for the next level of life through innovative programs, healthy participation, achievement, and development of positive relationships. VISION The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is the national leader for education-based high school athletics and activities, which prepare tomorrow’s leaders for the next level of life through innovative programs, healthy participation, achievement, and development of positive relationships. www.nfhs.org

National Federation of State High School Associations MISSION The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of education-based high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. MISSION The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of education-based high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. www.nfhs.org

National Federation of State High School Associations NFHS (located in Indianapolis, IN – Est. 1920): National leadership organization for high school sports and fine arts activities; National authority on interscholastic activity programs. Conducts national meetings; Sanctions interstate events; Produces national publication for high school administrators; National source for interscholastic coach training and national information center. NFHS (located in Indianapolis, IN – Est. 1920): National leadership organization for high school sports and fine arts activities; National authority on interscholastic activity programs. Conducts national meetings; Sanctions interstate events; Produces national publication for high school administrators; National source for interscholastic coach training and national information center. www.nfhs.org

National Federation of State High School Associations Membership = 50 member state associations and D.C. NFHS reaches more than 19,000 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7.8 million in high school sports. Membership = 50 member state associations and D.C. NFHS reaches more than 19,000 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7.8 million in high school sports. www.nfhs.org

NFHS Rules Review Committee The NFHS Rules Review Committee is chaired by the chief operating officer and composed of all rules editors. After each committee concludes its deliberations and has adopted its recommended changes for the subsequent year, such revisions will be evaluated by the Rules Review Committee. The NFHS Rules Review Committee is chaired by the chief operating officer and composed of all rules editors. After each committee concludes its deliberations and has adopted its recommended changes for the subsequent year, such revisions will be evaluated by the Rules Review Committee. Davis Whitfield Chief Operating Officer Lindsey Atkinson Volleyball Bob Colgate Football and Sports Medicine Sandy Searcy Softball and Swimming & Diving Elliot Hopkins Baseball and Wrestling Julie Cochran Cross Country, Gymnastics, Field Hockey and Track & Field James Weaver Boys and Girls Lacrosse and Spirit Theresia Wynns Basketball and Soccer Dan Schuster Ice Hockey www.nfhs.org

National Federation of State High School Associations The NFHS writes playing rules for 17 sports for boys and girls at the high school level. Publishes 4 million pieces of materials annually. www.nfhs.org

NFHS Rules Book as e-Books E-books features: Searchable Highlight areas of interest Make notes Easy navigation Adjustable viewing size Immediate availability E-books features: Searchable Highlight areas of interest Make notes Easy navigation Adjustable viewing size Immediate availability www.nfhs.org

NEW NFHS Rules App Rules App features: Searchable Highlight notes Bookmarks Quizzes for all sports Easy navigation Immediate availability Free to paid members of the NFHS Coaches and Officials Associations www.nfhs.org/erules for more information Comment on Slide: App is free to download Each book subscription is $6.99 NFHS Coaches and Officials Association paid members get all books for free 100% states members get books for free in sports designated by their state New in 2017 – Rules apps for all NFHS rules books and case books available on iTunes and Google Play. Rules books and case books will be cross-linked. Searchable content. www.nfhs.org

2018-19 NFHS 2018-19 NFHS Soccer Rules Changes SOCCER RULES CHANGES

Rule 4-1-1A, B Alters the jersey colors required for teams such that the home team wears dark jerseys and socks and the visiting team wears all-white jerseys and socks. Rule 4-1-1A, B Alters the jersey colors required for teams such that the home team wears dark jerseys and socks and the visiting team wears all-white jerseys and socks. www.nfhs.org

Rule 4-1-1a, b Required Equipment (Uniform) Player A Home team Player B Visiting team Rule 4-1-1a, b Required Equipment (Uniform) Player A is on the Home team and is required to wear the dark colored jersey (clear contrast to white) and dark socks; Player B is a part of the visiting team and is required to wear an all-white jersey and all-white socks. Player A is on the Home team and is required to wear the dark colored jersey (clear contrast to white) and dark socks; Player B is a part of the visiting team and is required to wear an all-white jersey and all-white socks. www.nfhs.org

RULE 4-1-1D Allows for visible undergarments to be worn if they are of similar length and of a solid color. RULE 4-1-1D Allows for visible undergarments to be worn if they are of similar length and of a solid color. www.nfhs.org

Rule 4-1-1d: Required Equipment (Undergarment) B Rule 4-1-1d: Required Equipment (Undergarment) Any undergarment worn by players must be of a solid like-color for the team members and a similar length. PlayPic A shows the home team members wearing like-color undergarment. PlayPic B shows the visiting team wearing the all-white jersey and socks with blue shorts and tights. Any undergarment worn by players must be of a solid like-color for the team members and a similar length. PlayPic A shows the home team members wearing like-color undergarment. PlayPic B shows the visiting team wearing the all-white jersey and socks with blue shorts and tights. www.nfhs.org

Rule 4-1-1d: Required Equipment (Equipment) A B C D Rule 4-1-1d: Required Equipment (Equipment) A: Illegal, undergarments, if worn, must be of a solid like-color. B: Legal, if a player wears sleeves on both arms, they must be of similar lengths on each arm (but, they may be of different length than a teammates’ sleeves). C: Illegal, arm sleeves must be of a similar length. D: Legal, one compression sleeve may be worn. A: Illegal, undergarments, if worn, must be of a solid like-color. B: Legal, if a player wears sleeves on both arms, they must be of similar lengths on each arm (but, they may be of different length than a teammates’ sleeves). C: Illegal, arm sleeves must be of a similar length. D: Legal, one compression sleeve may be worn. www.nfhs.org

RULE 4-2-10 (NEW) Allows for state associations (or delegate) to permit the wearing of head coverings or wraps if criteria is met for medical/cosmetic and/or religious reasons. RULE 4-2-10 (NEW) Allows for state associations (or delegate) to permit the wearing of head coverings or wraps if criteria is met for medical/cosmetic and/or religious reasons. www.nfhs.org

4-2-10: Other Equipment A B 4-2-10: Other Equipment In PlayPic A and B, both items would be legal. In both A and B, wearing a head covering will require appropriate documentation showing state association approval to be allowed. In PlayPic A and B, both items would be legal. In both A and B, wearing a head covering will require appropriate documentation showing state association approval to be allowed. www.nfhs.org

Rule 8-1-2 Allows the kicker, on a kickoff, to be in the opposing team’s half of the field to make the kick. Rule 8-1-2 Allows the kicker, on a kickoff, to be in the opposing team’s half of the field to make the kick. www.nfhs.org

8-1-2: Kickoff 8-1-2: Kickoff The player taking the kickoff may be on the opposing team’s side of the field to start the kickoff. All other players must be on the designated side of the field for their team. The player taking the kickoff may be on the opposing team’s side of the field to start the kickoff. All other players must be on the designated side of the field for their team. www.nfhs.org

Rule 11-1-4 Clarifies that a player in an offside position who becomes involved in active play must be penalized. Rule 11-1-4 Clarifies that a player in an offside position who becomes involved in active play must be penalized. www.nfhs.org

11-1-4: Offside A2 A1 11-1-4: Offside A2 is in an offside position when A1 plays the ball. A2 runs from the offside position into her own half of the field and plays the ball. A2 is offside as she was in an offside position when the ball was played. The restart for offside is an indirect free kick taken at the spot where A2 touched the ball. A2 is in an offside position when A1 plays the ball. A2 runs from the offside position into her own half of the field and plays the ball. A2 is offside as she was in an offside position when the ball was played. The restart for offside is an indirect free kick taken at the spot where A2 touched the ball. www.nfhs.org

Rule 12-8-1f, 12-8-15 (new), 12-8-2d(3), 12-8-2d(4)(new) Clarifies the penalty for a player who denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. Rule 12-8-1f, 12-8-15 (new), 12-8-2d(3), 12-8-2d(4)(new) Clarifies the penalty for a player who denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. www.nfhs.org

12-8-1f, 15: Misconduct 12-8-1f, 15: Misconduct Player B1, while attempting to play the ball, trips the attacking player A1 in the penalty box denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. The referee awards the opponents a penalty kick and issues a caution to B1. Player B1, while attempting to play the ball, trips the attacking player A1 in the penalty box denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. The referee awards the opponents a penalty kick and issues a caution to B1. www.nfhs.org

12-8-2d3, 4: Misconduct 12-8-2d3, 4: Misconduct Player B1, with no attempt to play the ball, trips the attacking player A1 outside the penalty box denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. The referee awards the opponents a direct free kick and issues a red card to B1. Player B1, with no attempt to play the ball, trips the attacking player A1 outside the penalty box denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. The referee awards the opponents a direct free kick and issues a red card to B1. www.nfhs.org

Rule 13-2-1j (new) Provides for a penalty for a player(s), coach or bench personnel who enters or leaves the field without permission from an official and interferes with play or an official. Rule 13-2-1j (new) Provides for a penalty for a player(s), coach or bench personnel who enters or leaves the field without permission from an official and interferes with play or an official. www.nfhs.org

13-2-1j: Free Kick: When Awarded A player, coach or bench personnel enters or leaves the playing field without permission from the official and interferes with play or an official shall be penalized with a direct free kick from the point of the infraction. A player, coach or bench personnel enters or leaves the playing field without permission from the official and interferes with play or an official shall be penalized with a direct free kick from the point of the infraction. www.nfhs.org

Rule 13-2-3 Provides for a penalty for a player(s), coach or bench personnel who enters or leaves the field without permission from the official and does not interfere with play or the official. Rule 13-2-3 Provides for a penalty for a player(s), coach or bench personnel who enters or leaves the field without permission from the official and does not interfere with play or the official. www.nfhs.org

13-2-3: Free Kick: When Awarded The Referee should blow the play dead at the appropriate time and award a an indirect free kick to the opposing team at the Point of the infraction. The Referee should blow the play dead at the appropriate time and award a an indirect free kick to the opposing team at the Point of the infraction. www.nfhs.org

Rule 18-1g Defines a deliberate act which provides guidance for interpretation of rules that contain the word deliberate or the phrase deliberate act. Rule 18-1g Defines a deliberate act which provides guidance for interpretation of rules that contain the word deliberate or the phrase deliberate act. www.nfhs.org

18-1-1g: Definitions: Deliberate Act A deliberate Act is one in which a player chooses to act, regardless of the outcome of that action. A deliberate Act is one in which a player chooses to act, regardless of the outcome of that action. www.nfhs.org

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Rule 4-2-4 Clarifies that a religious medal or other religious items must be taped to the body. Rule 4-2-4 Clarifies that a religious medal or other religious items must be taped to the body. www.nfhs.org

4-2-4: Other Equipment 4-2-4: Other Equipment Players are allowed to tape to their bodies, under the jersey, religious symbols. Players are allowed to tape to their bodies, under the jersey, religious symbols. www.nfhs.org

SOCCER points of emphasis 2018-19 NFHS 2018-19 NFHS Soccer Points of Emphasis SOCCER points of emphasis

Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity The penalty associated with a player who denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity has been amended. In an effort to make the penalty better fit the infraction, now when a player commits an offense against an opponent within his/her own penalty area which denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity and the referee awards a penalty kick, the offender is cautioned if the offense was an attempt to play the ball. Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity The penalty associated with a player who denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity has been amended. In an effort to make the penalty better fit the infraction, now when a player commits an offense against an opponent within his/her own penalty area which denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity and the referee awards a penalty kick, the offender is cautioned if the offense was an attempt to play the ball. www.nfhs.org

Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, cont. Formerly, this player was disqualified and penalty kick was awarded. In circumstances where there was no attempt to play the ball, the player is still disqualified. Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, cont. Formerly, this player was disqualified and penalty kick was awarded. In circumstances where there was no attempt to play the ball, the player is still disqualified. www.nfhs.org

Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, cont. In evaluating whether there has been an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, officials are encouraged to consider the following: Distance between the offense and the goal (the offense must be near the goal). General direction of play (the attacking players are generally headed toward the goal). Likelihood of keeping or gaining control of the ball (the player must have or be able to get control of the ball in order to score). Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, cont. In evaluating whether there has been an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, officials are encouraged to consider the following: Distance between the offense and the goal (the offense must be near the goal). General direction of play (the attacking players are generally headed toward the goal). Likelihood of keeping or gaining control of the ball (the player must have or be able to get control of the ball in order to score). www.nfhs.org

Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, cont. Location and number of defenders (not more than one defender between the attacking player and the goal, not counting the player who committed the foul and the defenders must be able to challenge the attacking player). If any of the above considerations are missing, it is not an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, cont. Location and number of defenders (not more than one defender between the attacking player and the goal, not counting the player who committed the foul and the defenders must be able to challenge the attacking player). If any of the above considerations are missing, it is not an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. www.nfhs.org

Denying an Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity The penalty associated with a player who denies an obvious goal scoring opportunity has been amended. In an effort to make the penalty better fit the infraction, now when a player commits an offense against an opponent within their own penalty area which denies an obvious goal scoring opportunity and the referee awards a penalty kick, the offender is cautioned if the offense was an attempt to play the ball. The penalty associated with a player who denies an obvious goal scoring opportunity has been amended. In an effort to make the penalty better fit the infraction, now when a player commits an offense against an opponent within their own penalty area which denies an obvious goal scoring opportunity and the referee awards a penalty kick, the offender is cautioned if the offense was an attempt to play the ball. www.nfhs.org

Excessive Player Substitutions Concern has been expressed in situations where teams make excessive substitutions toward the end of a game in an effort to waste time. According to Rule 3-6, a referee has the discretion to stop the clock during the substitution so that this time is not lost. Further, the referee may consider this unsporting conduct and a caution may be issued to the coach of the offending team. Excessive Player Substitutions Concern has been expressed in situations where teams make excessive substitutions toward the end of a game in an effort to waste time. According to Rule 3-6, a referee has the discretion to stop the clock during the substitution so that this time is not lost. Further, the referee may consider this unsporting conduct and a caution may be issued to the coach of the offending team. www.nfhs.org

Excessive Player Substitutions When there are excessive substitutes near the end of the game in an effort to waste time, the official has the option of stopping the clock to avoid the loss of time. This situation also be considered unsporting conduct and a caution issued. When there are excessive substitutes near the end of the game in an effort to waste time, the official has the option of stopping the clock to avoid the loss of time. This situation also be considered unsporting conduct and a caution issued. www.nfhs.org

Referee Mechanics for Indirect Free Kicks When a team is awarded a free kick, it is important that the referee correctly utilize the NFHS Official Soccer Signals and properly signal so the teams know whether the kick is direct or indirect. This is especially important if the free kick is near the opponent’s goal. For an indirect free kick, the referee must raise one arm vertically and maintain that position until the ball is touched by a second player. Referee Mechanics for Indirect Free Kicks When a team is awarded a free kick, it is important that the referee correctly utilize the NFHS Official Soccer Signals and properly signal so the teams know whether the kick is direct or indirect. This is especially important if the free kick is near the opponent’s goal. For an indirect free kick, the referee must raise one arm vertically and maintain that position until the ball is touched by a second player. www.nfhs.org

Referee Mechanics for Indirect Free Kicks, cont. It is critical players know what type of free kick is occurring so the team taking the kick can properly execute the kick and the team defending know whether a goal may be scored directly from the kick. For indirect free kicks, if the ball enters the goal directly from the kick, the restart is a goal kick. Referee Mechanics for Indirect Free Kicks, cont. It is critical players know what type of free kick is occurring so the team taking the kick can properly execute the kick and the team defending know whether a goal may be scored directly from the kick. For indirect free kicks, if the ball enters the goal directly from the kick, the restart is a goal kick. www.nfhs.org

Referee Mechanics for Indirect Free Kicks B Indirect free kick Referee Mechanics for Indirect Free Kicks The Referee must correctly display the signal to indicate a direct or indirect free kick is being given. All players need to be aware to be ready to play, especially if the free kick is near the opponent’s goal. The Referee must correctly display the signal to indicate a direct or indirect free kick is being given. All players need to be aware to be ready to play, especially if the free kick is near the opponent’s goal. www.nfhs.org

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SPORTS-SPECIFIC Officiating COURSES www.nfhslearn.com Introduction to mechanics and techniques used in each sport Ideal for new officials or those in first few years of officiating 30-45 minutes to complete Topics vary based on the needs of the officials in the sport NFHS Officials Association members cost is $10 Non-members - course is $20 API available to state associations to collect results SPORTS-SPECIFIC OFFICIATING COURSES Introduction to mechanics and techniques used in each sport Ideal for new officials or those in first few years of officiating 30-45 minutes to complete Topics vary based on the needs of the officials in the sport Course is FREE to any NFHS Officials Association member Non-members course is $20 Contact NFHS Officials Department for details (317.972.6900)

NFHS OFFICIALS EDUCATION SPORT-SPECIFIC COURSES Courses Available Officiating Football Soccer – Fouls and Misconduct Swimming and Diving Officiating Wrestling Officiating Basketball Umpiring Softball Officiating Volleyball – Ball Handling Future Courses Officiating Baseball Basketball – Three-Person Mechanics Field Hockey Track and Field Volleyball – Overlapping Softball – Mechanics Communication Among Officials and Coaches Soccer - Offside NFHS OFFICIAL EDUCATION Courses Available Officiating Football Soccer – Fouls and Misconduct Swimming and Diving Officiating Wrestling Officiating Basketball Umpiring Softball Officiating Volleyball – Ball Handling Check the listing for sport courses to come.

Interscholastic Officiating www.nfhslearn.com Introduction to skills and concepts used as an official Ideal for new officials or those in first few years of officiating 30-45 minutes to complete Topics include: basics of becoming and staying an official, science of officiating, art of officiating, how to combine these skills for successful officiating Course is FREE to any NFHS Officials Association member Non-members course is $20 API available to state associations to collect results The Interscholastic Officiating Course contains the following information: Introduction to skills and concepts used as an official Ideal for new officials or those in first few years of officiating 30-45 minutes to complete Topics include: basics of becoming and staying an official, science of officiating, art of officiating, how to combine these skills for successful officiating Course is FREE to any NFHS Officials Association member Non-members course is $20 Contact NFHS Officials Department for details (317.972.6900)

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